DE2254597A1 - PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS USING SELECTED BODY CHARACTERISTICS - Google Patents

Description

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PATENT LAWYERS

Dipping. H. Seiler Dipi.-ing. J. Pfenning DipL-Phys, K. H. Meinig

1 Berlin 19

Oldenburg'allee to ΤθΙ. 0311/304 55 21 3045522

Wireword: cable defense patent, postal check. Bln.W.5938

November 6, 1972 Me / So

Mr. EoIf Eric Bo thi J eil Luntmakargatan 52, S-113 58 Stockholm

"Method of Identifying Individuals Using Selected Body Features ¹ *

The invention relates to a method of identification by individuals using specific, selectable, identifying the person concerned Features that have not yet been used in this context «.

The personal identification primarily intends the Creation and specification of the identity of a person, i.e. * the recording and checking - the question of whether © ine certain person is identical to the one intended or not. The method according to the invention underlying © principle can also.-for-visr- » turns to «the identification of an unknown person

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In order to be able to identify the species that are of interest here, the procedure has so far usually been that one uses different identity cards with different characteristics and features peculiar to the person in question is provided. The actual The identification process is mainly done visually by a control person makes an eye check of the card, it is however, it is usually also possible to subject such cards to an automatic control. For this, the known cards with at least two separate types of identification data are applied, one of which is manual verification and the other is used for mechanical identification.

In any case it must be possible to determine either manually or by means of mechanical aids, whether an identity card

a) is real or fake

b) whether there has been no change (with new features or corresponding characteristics added, for example could be)

c) and it must finally be ensured that £

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the identity card not from this not targeted persons is evaluated or used.

To meet these demands, it is necessary _t that the card is a variety of VorsientöiiiistßnahmeÄ or deliberate security conditions fulfilled * which may not be so simple ^ dstß which the lälschung is _t or that characteristics of other people on an identity card irrtüaULiöh be entered barren Torliegsn "

The invention is therefore based on the object $ simple procedure sur creation soicher Identitats pretend ^ cards * welehes prevent their forgery and aur adding new _f d * h * äpätea? subsequently added identification features, not capable of recording _§ and which, in particular, cannot be evaluated and therefore used by persons who are not responsible for this.

The inventive identity card can both

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be manually / verified by mechanical means, and controlled, with the same characteristics of the individual Fuei ⁴ Köntrollmögliciikeiten both usable. In this context, according to the invention, a completely reliable Xdenti-

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greeting card can be created, which however co-vein limited number of identifying features that are sufficient for unique identification applied should be.

Furthermore, according to the invention, means and devices are to be provided and created which make it possible to verify the identity of a person using data processing machines. Since the Use of data processing facilities is more and more desirable and their possible uses is constantly increasing, this aspect is of particular importance in the present In case it must be ensured that only authorized persons have access to certain stored data may have in the machine. For this it is possible for each of the authorized persons with a? * Security personnel code equip which one for the query of information from the data machine in the same can be entered by the manager of the data processing system or the like, for example as punched information, with this information at the same time as other data, such as those on a punch card or a magnetic tape or the like. more are applied, are given in the data processing machine,

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and thus a coincidence for the case of the query between the coded number and the punch card or on the corresponding information value stored on the magnetic tape must be present. This practice is However, this is disadvantageous because, despite all the precautionary measures, there is still the possibility that unauthorized persons may gain possession of the security code number to a specific person and thus together into the possession of other necessary information. Attempts have also been made to use the human voice as an identifier. However, the characteristics of the human voice are not constant and especially when used them for automatic identification purposes there are no sufficient matches with the data stored in the data processing system Voice. The use of fingerprints is also in Proposal has been made, but these too can ultimately be falsified.

Amch there is a need for the ' Identification means which are stored in a data processing system without difficulty should be, in that this system is able to the recorded information with the person himself

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or at least to be able to compare it with a picture of the same. These should be natural features affecting the person, acting for identification, as opposed to an arbitrary one Digital code or the like, the features used must be so individual that the possibility is ruled out that other people also have identical characterization features. The identification selected characteristics should be chosen to last over a multitude of years remain constant or preferably remain valid for the entire lifetime of the person concerned keep. Finally, the selected markings used to identify an individual should be can also be perceived with the naked eye and thereby facilitate a purely visual selection.

According to the present inventive method should also be a possibility of reproduction for a Characteristic are specified, which is an identification of a person, in connection with an identification device held isb, pretends to be the identification mibbels of a Dabenverarbaitungseinrichtung should be possible.

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The method according to the invention makes use of aids for comparison between the distinguishing features of the persons working in the data processing device are stored and the person present at the associated identification device, wherein for the comparison either the person himself or a picture of the same must be present.

An identification facility will be created which is forgery-proof, and which is not competent Makes it impossible for people to make use of it, so that this facility can also be used in conjunction with Money expenditure or income together with corresponding data processing facilities for the load an account belonging to the person to be identified or the like. more can be used.

As mentioned above, there are several suggestions made to bring certain distinctive features to use for identification purposes, and It should be emphasized that, in contrast to the present invention, the features previously used were relatively easy to tell and therefore relatively easy to forge.

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The facial features and shapes of a person provide very good identification data for their identification away. However, with current technology it is not practical to have the full image of the To store a person's face in a data processing system. It's not that easy either the complete image of a person by means of a data processing device in the event that this has been stored in the device to compare with the person himself, what else also applies to the comparison with a complete image reproduction of this individual.

In solving the problem at hand, identification characteristics are therefore used according to the invention which consist of at least one curve, that of the lifelike image of the face the person concerned is derived.

It can be used for the basic inventive idea it can be assumed that the photograph of a face of the person of interest is taken as a basis which portraying curves are derived, for example the outer facial contours on photography. Although it is quite possible

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To start from only one photograph, according to the invention it is, however, desirable and advantageous to use different photographs for the identification process, such as a photograph, which shows the entire face from the front, another photograph showing the profile of the head and a photograph taken at approximately 45 degrees to the face photograph has been, whereby certain characteristic curves can be derived from all photographs.

The invention is described in more detail below on the basis of a preferred exemplary embodiment which result in the individual features and advantages of the method according to the invention, and it means:

Figure 1 shows a series of photographs being reproduced

FIG. 2 shows a representation according to FIG. 1, with curve guides, for example, in the individual photos are drawn in intensified, which are used as identification features of the Dar * position on the photographs are derived

FIG. 3 shows the curved guides shown in FIG in a presentation separate from the photographs

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position, which in this form represent, for example, different but simple data, how they can be evaluated in data processing systems, in which the series of images to are stored and / or which are entered in order to identify corresponding image series can.

Figure 4 is a partially schematic representation of a Data system for identifying a series of images, as shown for example in Fig.2 and

Figure 5 is a partially schematic representation of a Data processing system, by means of which an interested person can be directly identified is.

In Fig. 1 is a series of lifelike photographs of a person, which is a series of traditional black and white photos. Basically it is possible to take the photographs with any suitable camera, including conventional ones Film material can be used and copies of which are made in a manner known per se will. A camera particularly suitable for this purpose is, for example, that in US Pat. No. 2,886

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described antenna camera. The film can be black, white, or colored; normal sensitivity act like them are known to be marketed by the major film makers. Developing too of the film material is carried out in the conventional process *

The series of photos shown in Fig. 1 shows a and. the same person in three different positions. In detail it is a photograph 1, taken from the front the full face reproduces a photograph 2 ,. those at an angle was taken by etitfa 4-5 ° and a photograph Jj which shows the profile of the person's face. If in the illustrated embodiment It is assumed that there are three photos showing the face in question at different angles Point to the camera, so is this one However, the process is by no means limited to any number of photographs, it can rather be derived from a photo up with. Carry out various recordings and recording techniques.

Fig. 2 shows the same series of photos as Fig.1, where however, here different curves through ver ~

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Reinforcement are highlighted by tracing them with accentuating lines. These curve guides follow characteristic contours of the reproduced face in each photo. So make about the curves 4-, 5 and 6 represent the right outer facial contours of photos 1, 2 and 3. In photo 1, des further additional cam guides 7 and 8 are provided, which are also particularly characteristic features emphasize the face of the person concerned and the nature of the increased curve correspond to curves 4, 5 and 6. Curves 9, 10 and 11 in photo 2 are also in the same way to be considered and serve to uniquely identify the person depicted, what ultimately can also be said for curve 12 in photo 3. In the illustration according to Figure 2, the curve guides are 4 to 12 on the front surface of the photographs 1 to 3 applied. However, this results in one at least a confusing effect for the person looking at the photos; the other at least for some Use cases to hide the actual lines associated with the photo. Around To overcome this disadvantage, however, it is only necessary to make the curved lines 4 * to 12 on the rear surface of photos 1 to 3 to be provided.

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It is readily apparent from FIGS. 1 to 3 that the person depicted in the photos is clearly identified by a number of lines in the selected combined manner, that is to say that these lines are exclusive of the sight or photos of this face can be assigned to a very special person and so the lines are able to uniquely define this special individual. The number of reinforced lines or selected contours required for this can be larger or smaller than that shown in the exemplary embodiment selected number of curves creates greater possibilities of variation for the desired identification of an individual d is given by the IBM 370. The original may be shown at the reference numeral 15. In addition, as an identity card, as shown in Fig Λ, are used,

Curves 4 to 5 are from photographs 1 to 3 obtained by either drawing it freehand on a copy, but it is also possible)

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either through a "photographic" process or Zerographic high-contrast copying techniques through electrical enhancement of the contrasts in photography themselves or by means of a laser beam, which is guided along the protruding contrasts in the facial contour after the photograph. With all these possible methods it is always essential that curves 4 to 12 are the intended ones Contours follow with such precision that at least when a comparison is made with When met with the naked eye, a full match can be spoken of · Any of the curves or Lines 4 to 12 should span a facial contour for a sufficiently long distance basically exclude the possibility of similar lines for two different people.

When creating an identity card for a person in question, the curve guides 4 to 12 can be provided on the back of the photograph, while the entire front shows three photographs 1 to 3, and being covered with a layer of plastic material which is sufficiently transparent to not to act as a hindrance to visual inspections either , from. Can be an advantage. As an example for

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a known and suitable transparent plastic material is called a piyester-like polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate _9, which is used as a coating substance. In this way it can be ensured that the photographs on the identity card correspond to the actual circumstances and that no changes or subsequent falsifications have been made. The authenticity of such a card can be checked by holding it up to the light, whereby one can convince oneself whether the traced contours or curves are the same as the corresponding contours in the photographs or not. In this respect, it is also impossible to - on the once filled out and completed identity card 16, which can be assigned to a specific person, simply to remove the authenticity by attaching one's own photographs over the contrasting curves.

The lines 4 to 12 obtained, which are shown in FIG are shown isolated from the rest of the photograph, can further easily from a data processing system can be read by, for example, any number of points on each curve by coordinate points

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identified or assigned in relation to suitably selected axes. It is also possible to process three-dimensionally stored curves in a data processing system, and it is therefore Also within the scope of the present invention, three-dimensional curves that are derived from a three-dimensional Image, such as taken from a hologram, to use and evaluate · Leave such curves save themselves, for example, in a data processing system that uses an optical reading system, for example (See for example the IBM 1287 or IBM 1288) reading systems). The read results data memories are fed into a computer system. The contour curves or lines can be in horizontal and / or vertical steps, such as the reference numerals 15 and 14 · is indicated in Fig.3, the reading and saving of the However, curves can be made in any other suitable manner. To the integrity of the Obtain data storage bank, of course, only authorized persons can access the brought in Have data.

The contour lines 4 to 12 shown in Figure 3 represent thus the information stored in a memory of a data processing device.

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The number of individual points that is to be selected from each of the curves is not critical, it understands itself, however, that the closer together the points selected on each curve the more reliability in the Identi.fi-. zation of the data can be placed.

The aforementioned identity card 15 with the contour guides 4 to 12 those on the back side of photographs 1 to 3 or below them can also be read and manually to be controlled. However, if the authenticity and authenticity of the card is verified by comparison with is desired by the owner, then it is_ only. necessary that the person designated for the control such as a bank clerk, a police officer, or some other controlling authority the photograph on the Compare the card with the face of the person present, • the card concerned, with the curves ,. that are applied behind the photograph or photographs must match the contours of the face

Furthermore, as can already be seen from the preceding description, it is not necessarily necessary to the curves or contrast lines directly

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to be recorded on the card itself or to be applied to it at all; rather, it can also proceed in this way be that these are stored exclusively in a data processing system, like them is shown partially schematically in Fig.4-. With this Attachment it is possible to control the identity of a certain person without the identity card even the aforementioned selected certain facial features or the like. contains predetermined curves. Of course, the identity card used here also has a number of photographs 1 to 3 on their front side, which correspond approximately to the representations of Figure 1, and it is additional to the photos a sequence of digits 16 assigned to the person or any other information or Corresponding personal data is available.

Such a card 15 "as in the embodiment according to Fig. 4 is used, does not carry the highlighted, Contrast curves characterizing certain facial features, and they can be used in particular for identification Serve around in banks, shops and the like, where the cashier can make a visual comparison between photographs 1 to 3 and the present owner of the card. To the

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For purposes of checking the authenticity of the photographs; the cashier or a corresponding person according to the invention the card of a remote electronic reader and a reproducing one Station to know how "this is illustrated schematically for example with the device 17, in this Context a query of a main data processing device in which the characterizing curves 4 to 12 are stored. The reading and reproducing device can, for example include a reading section 19 which reads the Reads code digits 16 on the card. In the aming of the According to the method designed according to the invention, it is possible to read magnetic identifiers, where au <Sh a corresponding way of writing the code number must be available, but an optical reading device can also be used It is used, as is any other suitable solution that fulfills the problem at hand Reading device

The reading section 19 transmits the requested number the main data processing unit 18, which replies with the transmission of each data, which by means of the Number 16 are identifiable and the information taken from the data memory is your part again on a screen 21 of a reproduction

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device 20 reproduced · The to the reproduction device 20 transmitted data contain information relating to curves 4 to 12 which in turn contain characteristic facial contours of the person concerned, i.e. ultimately that the curves are displayed on the screen 21.

However, if it is desired to check the authenticity of a card, then this card 15 is checked for Reading device and the reproduction device 17 placed, the photographs 1 to 3 with their front side on the screen 21 and the remote device is operated so that it is a Read signal generated, which is fed to the reading section 19, whereupon in a corresponding manner in turn, the process mentioned above can be used. Those reproduced on the screen 21 and suitably lit curves can now be checked visually through the map, i.e. it can be determined whether there is a correspondence of corresponding curves in the photographs 1 to 3 or corresponding contours are present on the Ka 'th.

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The system described above can also be used in Connection with account books, financial statements or the like. Apply so that the customer, consumer or The customer is able to use his identity card as a credit card, with the cashier only has to enter the identifiers to be recorded on the customer's account in a keyboard, which is connected to the data processing system 18, and in which the account or the like. associated Data is stored. In addition, the computer system can be provided with tools that enable a person's identification curves to be printed out, and it is also possible to have other data printed out in order to receive a receipt or to receive any kind of receipt.

According to the above procedure, it is possible to Controls and audits in a simple way 'either to be carried out with the help of data processing equipment or without such equipment, whenever the fairy conditions are met. However, if the characteristic curves that underneath the photograph or on its back, or which are also available by means of a data processing system can be called up and shown on a screen, not with the corresponding

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Facial features on the individual photos match, then this clearly shows that the card is either has been changed or that it is not real.

By combining the above procedures the representation of the curves of defined facial features or outlines of a specific person, namely through Storage of the curve lines both on the identity card itself and in a data processing unit 18 makes it possible for the data processing system program yourself in such a way that the authenticity of the card can be checked · For this case the reading section 19 of the reading device and the reproduction unit 17 become one of the reading operation enabling healing; provided, such as an optical reading device, that of the unit described above corresponds, and with which the curves 4 · to 12 are scanned or can be read in order to be stored in the data unit 18 during the inspection the identity card, which is associated with a relevant Person is presented, for example, the cashier first visually checks the relevant features and identifiers of the person and whether they can be found in photos 1 to 3, whereupon the cashier now the card of the remote reading station

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brings to the attention. The reading section 19 of this station then reads the curves, a comparison being made here with those stored in the memory of the data system 18. This achieves an automatic comparison via the data unit 18 and provides the possibility of transmitting the desired information to the correct person. In this respect, the memory register of the data unit can be used as an authenticity checker, with certain search parameters such as a person's own number, an account number or the like, which is shown on the card 16, being advantageously applied. _{A certain personal code 9} , which is applied to the card in the aforementioned manner, can also optionally be used as a search parameter, after which the data processing unit 18 compares the curves 4 to 12 on the card 1.5 with those stored in the data register . If the curves do not match one another, the data processing unit does not provide the desired information and in particular refuses the transaction that would otherwise have to be carried out, such as an account posting or the like. more. In addition and furthermore, the facial lines or curves present on a presented map can also be used in one

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Be stored in a special register, on which follow-up controls and examinations pertaining to the associated person, can be carried out and can be used to determine, for example, which people have tried to use the facility under false conditions or under a pretext. Such follow-up examinations can, for example, be of great interest to the police or private investigative services and thus be particularly valuable.

It is also possible to use the memory of the data processing system without initial control parameters such as to query the account number assigned to a person or a personnel code, i.e. the correct one To be able to access the memory. the Data detachable from the contour lines or curves of the photos on the identity card can be used for in this case and without any further information, the storage registers after the search and query the correct information.

Auah it is within the scope of the present task solution, in the data processing system initially a Control of the coincidence of given curves or facial features with corresponding contours in the photos

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make what the data processing system with Aids is provided which enable them to take both the photographs and at the same time to scan and apply the present curves in accordance with a predetermined program check whether there is the required match or not.

However, it is not necessary to include the entirety of each curve that the line contours 4 to 12 specify, in the data memory of the main processing unit 18 au Rather, it is only necessary to save each of the curves by a predetermined number of points represent, in turn, by their coordinates allocated in the memory and thus uniquely addressed · If the identity card is over the reading section 19 is read, the result thereby obtained becomes the main data processing means 18 and it is then only necessary to check whether the stored coordinate points correspond to the query or the reading process result obtained or not.

In this case the 'Leseteil.19 the device need only be formed so that _$ is capable of it ^

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the curves 4 to 12, which are reproduced on the map 15 are to be read along one or more predetermined query lines, for example along the Lines 13 and 14 as indicated in Pig 3. The number of scan lines, the point at which the scan begins in the sketched pasture and the direction of the scan are factors

are adaptable to the respective requirements / and thus can be varied. This can be encryptions also with regard to the identity code act that, for example, like other factors, can be made confidential. the The identity card can be queried and checked using various techniques (on line or off line). A large number of different options are available for the last-mentioned query option using the scanning technique Possibilities given, with each point along the query path 13 »14-, which one of the curves 4 to 12 crossed, converted into a number code , i.e. that a certain numerical value is assigned to it, and the numerical values in their entirety can form the information content of a memory. The numerical values can also represent a control number together as a total value.

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Sehiießlieh it is also -möglich * means Pe cameras, an optical system for Keprodu ^ ion of the curves to provide 4 to 12, the aten- in the _3:.? Vrerarbeitmigsanlage "18 ge * This stores are let at retrieval of the curves 4 to 12 from the memory and your playback, via which _: Camera make a direct comparison between the stored curves and the facial features of a person concerned * This can be done! of the person concerned · -.

Instead of using an identity card, "it is possible to use the person in question as an object of identification for the comparison with the euro characteristics # to 12 stored in the data processing device ^ the cashier can be arranged a pane of glass on which the curves or contrast lines stored in the data processing system can be mapped as a projection "■■. - ^{v /} '■ -"■'"':.^;: ■ · ■■'" ■ '': ■ -, '.' ■ '■ ■■■: ■■ -. ■ - 28 -: / ■

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net, into a keyboard that is in communication with the remote data unit. After querying the curves from the main memory and projecting them onto the glass pane, the customer can now bring himself into such a position in front of the glass pane that certain fixed points, such as the position of the eyes, the mouth , etc., are aligned with the relevant points on the projection which enables the cashier to decide whether or not the curves shown on the screen match those marking the face of the person concerned.

Appropriate and more effective identification can also be achieved by using a! be accomplished using a device as shown outlined in Fig.5 is. One or more television cameras are aimed at the face of the person concerned and the signals required for the identification are fed to monitors 24. The monitors 24 basically give Figures again which correspond to the images according to FIG. 1, with curves 4 to

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or a certain number of points that this Should represent curves, are taken from a storage unit of the data processing system you can see them as shown on the monitors overlay. This is another possible method for comparing stored curve data in a computer system on the one hand with an immediately available image on the other hand. The image on the monitor or monitors 24- this results from the stored data of the data unit on the one hand and the direct camera recording on the other can be put together and compared with the combination image shown in Figure 2, gives the cashier or another auditor a clear control option, if this " the correct query of the storage system about the exact identification number has been made.

The method according to the invention can thus and as can be seen from the description above, can also easily be used for the identification of an unknown person, whereby it goes without saying it is necessary that a comparison between the actually existing identification lines or Curves of a person's face and

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those that are taken from a memory register, and these characteristic lines unknown persons must be present in the memory.

The present method can also be used to advantage to identify certain family similarities to be determined between different people when the data processing system is programmed so is that it is enabled to make comparisons between curves of people in relation to each other to those of other people in order to do this Identify similarities in certain facial features

The present method has been described with reference to certain contour lines of the face of a person, starting from one or more angular positions of the face for recording. However, it is also possible to use other features for the identification process, such as the shape of the eyes, the Ears or mouth. If specifically the outer face contour is used for identification, then it is practical to project _f protruding points on the face onto the outer contour line, in over-

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compliance with given hormonal rules _§ and the particularly highlighted points that are then obtained can be provided with additional control options

Those used according to the method of the invention Characteristic curves usually do not change or change only very slightly over a number of years, and they remain essentially unchanged over the entire lifetime of the person concerned. if however, the characteristic lines should change »for example as a result of an accident or a surgery Intervention or the like more, then it is only necessary to renew the photographs and instead the old curves that represent C face IDs, enter the new ones »

Finally, it should be emphasized that The present proceedings provide reliable protection for the integrity of the person concerned, since it can be determined on a procedure ", in which the information available in a data store cannot be used without the presence of the person concerned can be called up by themselves.

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Claims (1)

Expectations 1.) A method for identifying an individual, characterized in that a figure at least one part of the body of an individual, which is at least one substantially constant Has body curvature in the form of a curve guide, which has at least one uniquely assignable character! Stika the image of the person is defined, that this identification curve is stored, and that the image of the individual is compared with the stored curve to determine their agreement or deviation from one another will. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the body section used to identify the individual is at least part of the person's face. 3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that a plurality of images of the face of the individual are produced be that a plurality of selected characteristic curves or characteristic lines on the various Maps are determined that these curves are stored - 33 - 309820/0265 chert, and that a plurality of images of the Individual can be compared with the stored curves " 4 ·. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the Storage of curves, lines or curvatures in one Identification card takes place. 5 ·. Method according to spoke 4, characterized in that both the curves or mnien and the figure that is comparable to the curves on the identity card get saved. 6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the Curves or lines corresponding points in the form of seeds in a data processing system are stored. §J. Method according to claim 6, characterized in that the The data processing system is a digital computer * 8. The method according to claim 7ϊ, characterized in that the image to be compared with the stored curves is input to a reading device which is connected to the computer system and which supplies the read values as information to the computer, and that the. Data that an in -the Hech. ner stored curve © or «, the values of which correspond to the _ 34 - Recovery can be controlled so that they are for a Comparison with a corresponding curve in the figure. 9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that the obtained data from an optical projection device me visual comparison possibility to be supplied with the illustration. 10. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that the the data and the information read by the reading device from the image to a comparator within the Computer are supplied in order to make an automatic comparison of these data with the figure present there. 11. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that the image of an individual comparing with a stored curve or line layout of an individual is entered on an identity card of a reading device, which with a Computer is connected. 12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that the Leae device is put into action by information values that are present on the identity card. ■ - 35 - 309820/0265 2254537 13. The method according to claim 7 "% ■ characterized _s that the δ with said Eurve or Iiinienfühirung mT ^comparative: Illustration of the individual himself by means of a suitable receiving device decreased T & rird that the information values obtained thereby to the Bechner zugefüÄri; ₉ and DAB. lugrif f ebereit SINCL _s so that a Jergleicii the immediately obtained from the person information values with the stored value s eats possible a curve corresponding stored in the computer data " 14 · Yerfahren according to claim 13? marked by the fact that the Illustration of an interested body part of the individual given by means of a lernsehksdmera «ird * 1-5 · Method according to claim i3v, characterized in that the data and information values are fed to an optical protection device for visual comparison. ";. - - .; .- ■■" ■ "..- ■■".: ■; ; ;. "'■■ ■ ->;_/; ■" ■ _ ^"..; _■■": - ;, t6. The method of claim 13, characterized in that _t the Batenburg information and a comparison unit in the computer for automatic compatible too the comparison presented • .will. -. ■ - ■■; / Λ, /; - ^: '■■.'"■■■.';:'.-". . 309820 / 02SS 17 card for the identification of individuals, characterized that they have at least one image of the face of an individual, at least one selected from this Identification line, which is located on a separate surface of the figure, being on one side of the figure this is to be superordinated in a position that corresponds to a corresponding curve guide in the figure, and consists of layered material, the layers together providing the mapping and identification curve. 18..Karte according to claim 17, characterized in that it is for • A visual comparison of the identification curve or line layout is sufficiently transparent with appropriate lines in the figure. 19 · Card according to claim 17, characterized in that it contains additional information that goes beyond the illustration and is assigned to the individual concerned. 309820/0285 Blank page